Rooster started humping my TV remote.😱

[aart]

But he is my baby!!!!

No, he's an unhappy chicken in an unnatural environment.

 

[Hei 20]

No, he's an unhappy chicken in an unnatural environment.

I know

 

[Ruby Rogue]

Yes. The most natural environment for this chicken is the soup pot. You chose to raise him as a pet...and he is a happy little rooster and he deserves a stuffie, a treat, and snuggles.

 

[Aapomp831]

No, he's an unhappy chicken in an unnatural environment.

Exactly. Chickens in the house are a health hazard to humans and cruel to the bird. There are lots of crazies who claim otherwise, but there’s a reason why barnyard animals belong in the barn.

 

[Aapomp831]

I would find a local farm or place where he can live as a happy chicken and will allow you to visit. Then maybe get a cat or a small dog? Eventually you are going to get sick and the animal you love so much is suffering.... it will be much more painful if someone discovers him and animal services comes and takes him from you. If you give him away you can control his future.

 

[Newbie_Chicken_Lady]

Is there no possible way you can let him outside with at least 2 hens? He could also die from loneliness I heard.

 

[roosterhavoc]

House roosters do really well with a house ostrich as a companion. They’ll be inseparable.

 

[Ruby Rogue]

I would try having a chicken as a house pet *for sure* if I could...I love my birds. But I know it wouldn't work out and I know I'd get tired of the diapers and whatever, like I get tired of cleaning up after everyone else in my house...so I just keep the chickens in the chicken house. But if you wanna keep one inside, it's a personal choice and I don't think there's anything wrong with it. Sickness is always a debate when people talk about this. I think I'd be just as likely to get sick from handling my chickens outside, cleaning their s***, forgetting to wash an egg...whatevs.

 

[Liz Birdlover]

I have Roos & Hens, my Roos are friendly, some are very friendly & will sit my lap for pets. 2 of them have been "very affectionate" humping my hand at times. Since they have a harem of hens, there's no reason for this, other than they're letting me know, they like me.


You may want to start asking around to find him another loving home, though...what will happen when your neighbors hear him crow?

 

[Aapomp831]

I have Roos & Hens, my Roos are friendly, some are very friendly & will sit my lap for pets. 2 of them have been "very affectionate" humping my hand at times. Since they have a harem of hens, there's no reason for this, other than they're letting me know, they like me.


You may want to start asking around to find him another loving home, though...what will happen when your neighbors hear him crow?

He is not saying that he likes you. He is dominating you. Petting a rooster simulates a submissive hen preening them.